College Of Education
Semester One Courses for Bachelor of Education Programs in Colleges of Education
Know the Courses You Will Be Doing First Semester
Year 1 – Semester 1
- Foundations of Education in Ghana
- Inclusive School-Based Inquiry
- Introduction to Language and Literacy
- Introduction to Learning and Applying Number and Algebra
- Introduction to Integrated Science I
- Foundations of Social Studies and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Supported Teaching in School (STS): Beginning Teaching (I)
Year 2 – Semester 1
- Teaching Speaking and Listening at the JHS (1–3)
- Introduction to English Language
- Differentiated Planning, Learning and Multimedia Development
- Supported Teaching in School (STS): Developing Teaching I
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Year 3 – Semester 1
- Literacy and Languages (English, Ghanaian Language, French): The Basic School English Language Curriculum: JHS
- Pedagogic Knowledge with ICT & Inclusion: SEN/Gender
- Guidance and Counselling for Junior High Schools
- Supported Teaching in School (STS): Embedding Teaching I
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Year 4 – Semester 1
- Action Research: Inquiry and Action Research Project work
- Portfolio Development
- Supported Teaching in School (STS): Extending Teaching I (Internship)
Semester One Elective Courses by Program
GEOGRAPHY
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Biophysical Environmental Systems
- Fundamentals of Human Geography
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Weather and Climate
- Regional Geography of Africa
HISTORY
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Introduction to the Study of History
- Political History of Ghana – Chieftaincy and British Colonial Rule
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Curriculum Studies and Assessment in History
- Economic History of Ghana: From Pre-Colonial Times to the End of the Colonial Period
MUSIC
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Principles and Techniques in Music Composition
- Dance Drama Composition
- Year 3 Semester 1
- ICT Integration and Equipment Maintenance in Music and Dance
- Performance Practice in African Dance and Art Music
RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION (RME)
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Introduction to Religious and Moral Education
- Introduction to Christianity
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Introduction to African Traditional Religion (ATR)
- JHS RME Content and their Pedagogies I
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Introduction to Social Studies
- Population and Economic Development in Ghana
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Environmental and Social Issues in Contemporary Ghana
- Conflict Management and Peace Building
ENGLISH
- Year 2 Semester 1
- English Semantics
- Advanced English Grammar
FRENCH
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Nature of French and Communication in Contexts
- The Junior High School Curriculum
- Introduction to Linguistics of French (No Credit)
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Morphology and Syntax of French
- Vocabulary and French Orthography
GHANAIAN LANGUAGE
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Principles and Rules of Writing a Ghanaian Language
- Phonetics and Phonology of a Ghanaian Language
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Comprehension and Summary of a Ghanaian Language
- Advanced Grammar of a Ghanaian Language
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Educational and Instructional Technologies
- Multimedia Authoring in Education
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Database Systems and Software Development
- Web and Mobile Application Development in Education
MATHEMATICS
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Theories in the Learning of Mathematics (JHS)
- Learning, Teaching and Applying Further Algebra
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Teaching and Assessing Junior High School Mathematics (Intermediary)
- Learning, Teaching and Applying Calculus
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Content and Foundational Knowledge in Physical Education
- PE Curriculum and Organization of School Sport
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Entrepreneurial and Life Skills through Sports
- Practice and Coaching Limited Contact Sports
SCIENCE
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Environmental Biology
- Particulate Nature of Chemistry
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Energy and Force Fields
- Preparing to Teach Integrated Science
SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Communication Modes for Learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Laws and Policies in Special Needs Education
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Inclusive Teaching Strategies
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
AGRICULTURE
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Historical Development, Tools and Materials in Agriculture
- Environmental Effects of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Scientific Approaches to Solving Agricultural Problems
- Sustainable Agricultural Practices
HOME ECONOMICS
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Philosophical Foundations and Concepts in Home Economics
- Manipulative Processes and Skills in Home Economics
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Processes and Procedures in Clothing and Textiles
- Processes and Procedures in Food and Nutrition
TECHNICAL
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Introduction to Graphic Communication
- Design and Realization I
- Woodwork Technology I
- Year 3 Semester 1
- Design and Realisation III (Core)
- Building Drawing (Core)
- Construction Technology II (Elective)
- Metal and Automotive Technology II (Elective)
- Woodwork Technology II (Elective)
- Electrical Machines (Elective)
VISUAL ARTS
- Year 2 Semester 1
- History and Philosophical Foundations of Visual Arts
- Concepts and Foundational Skills in Drawing
- Introduction to 2-Dimensional Art
- Introduction to 3-Dimensional ArtsYear 3 Semester 1
- Introduction to Basketry (3D)
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Introduction to Jewellery and Beadmaking
- Introduction to Leatherworks
- Introduction to Picture Making
- Introduction to Pottery and Ceramics
- Introduction to Sculpture
- Introduction to Textile Design
- Methods of Teaching Visual Arts
- Professional Ethics as a Visual Art Practitioner
With the exception of Colleges of Education affiliated with UCC, the rest may offer the same courses. However, your school will provide you with the confirmed list of courses you will be taking for the first semester
